Finding the Third Proportional to 387,333 and 838,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,333 and 838,987 is: 1,817,297.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,333 : 838,987 = 838,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,333/838,987 = 838,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,333x = 838,987 × 838,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,333x = 703,899,186,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 703,899,186,169/387,333 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,817,297.23
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